We all just love foul moudames. You cannot disagree with that. Although it kinda makes you want to take a nap after devouring the plate (let's face it ... one plate is never enough), your week is never complete without it.
But, have you ever stopped to think about all the other ways you can eat this delicious legume? Think no more, here's some ideas you should definitely try.
1. Eat them RAW when in season
Broad beans usually grow in cooler weather, which makes autumn in certain countries the perfect time. There's nothing more delicious than getting those whole fava pods, opening them up and eating the foul raw. Yes, your hands may smell like beans afterwards, but it's definitely worth it.
2. In the oven sprinkled with cumin and lemon
After removing the beans from the pods, wash them and mix them with olive oil and salt.
Put the beans in a tefal and roast them at 450 degrees until brownish. It usually takes around 25 minutes. Once the beans are done, take them out of the oven, then sprinkle lemon juice and cumin on top for a delicious afternoon or midnight snack.
3. In a stew with rice on the side
If you're using fresh-out-of-the-pod beans, then you don't have to worry about the hassle of soaking the dried beans overnight (if you're using dried beans, soak them overnight, of course).
This tomato based stew makes for a satisfying lunch with some rice on the side (hello carb-coma). Try this recipe if you're looking to spend some time in the kitchen.
4. In a salad for a nutritious, satisfying dinner
Get your fava beans and mix them up with all kinds of green, yellow and red vegetables for a mouth-watering salad. Spice things up a bit with a dressing, which could range from anything like balsamic vinegar, to garlic, to lemon base.
Try this recipe as a start .
5. Make falafel
Falafel is usually made with peeled and dried fava beans. Some combine fava beans and chickpeas too.
If you're looking to make falafel exclusively with fava beans, I suggest you try this recipe . There's nothing more delicious than homemade food, and that's especially true when it comes to falafel.
6. Riz bi foul
We've all seen this dish take over our plates when fava bean season is in. Of course, we're not complaining. This delicious carb-packed meal is nothing short of satisfying, especially when adding bulky meat pieces to the dish. Don't forget the laban w khyar on the side!
It's an easy to make recipe that should take you about 40 minutes tops.
